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Okay im 20 years old and have not smoked for almost a year how but i still dont feel normal, i have been trying to get my normality back for some time now. I used to smoke almost every day and did it for a few years, but i also smoked 7H (or what some people call K2) and i feel that did something to me pretty back but i dont fully know. If anyone knows anything i would really like to know and anything that would help me. I just want to be normal again.View Thread

Long Story Short. I have been addicted to opiate pain killers for about 5 years now. We have a love hate...

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Long Story Short. I have been addicted to opiate pain killers for about 5 years now. We have a love hate relationship. I love to do them but I hate the withdrawals. I have always been a functioning addict. Held down a full time job. Member of the PTA. Awesome children. Clean house. Family is none the wiser. However, I am feeling over it. I hate worrying about my supply, the cost, the long term effects, my family or worse kids finding out when they are older, overdosing, etc. I am so done with this life. I am ready to get clean and have started tapering myself off to help offset the withdrawal symptoms a little bit as I cannot take any time off from work. I do not want to do some of the things suggested, such as taking benzos to help. I do not want to trade one drug for another, and honestly, I never liked benzos. Just the painkillers. My question is, does anyone have any experience with natural remedies, vitamins, supplements, etc. that will help me to lessen the symptoms? I know it will not take them all away, but if it would just make it tolerable so I could still work? Also, I have never been sober more than 4 days and was still withdrawing. So, how long can I expect to be "sick" for? I would like to do this in a week where I don't have a lot of activities planned so I can make this as easy as possible on myself and my children. I want to keep them as sheltered as possible going through this. Any suggestions would help. Also, I am prepared for after the detox. I have looked up my local support groups for NA and classes and times. I have a sobriety book that goes day by day to keep you inspired. I am motivated and I am ready. I just need the tools and the resources to get me through the detox. Thanks for reading and helping.View Thread

Drug overdoses rise in New Jersey, a tragic event to take place in New Jersey.Drug Addiction in the United States is a major problem and it is on the rise. States around the country are fighting this battle but unfortunately with little success. New Heroin Overdoses on the Rise due to Prescription Pain KillersJersey is one of those states who has in recent years seen a spike in illegal drugs use. Heroin seems to be the new drug of choice for many. From 2010 to 2013 New Jersey recorded 4300 drug-related deaths. In 2012, only over 15,000 people sought treatment for heroin addiction.

This epidemic has created a state of gloom, especially for the families and friends of those addicted. Public officials are scrambling to get a hold on this rapidly growing menace. The surge of new heroin users has overwhelmed the state and the government is trying keep up with it.Jersey is one of those states who has in recent years seen a spike in illegal drugs use. Heroin seems to be the new drug of choice for many. From 2010 to 2013 New Jersey recorded 4300 drug-related deaths. In 2012, only over 15,000 people sought treatment for heroin addiction.It doesn't always start with illegal drugs.Heroin isn't always the first drug of choice but is definitely the last in a line of drugs being abused. Most drug abuse starts with prescription use and snowballs into heroin use. Often times, drug abusers don't start out planning on getting hooked and is often times under the supervision of a medical professional.An accident or a surgery may occur and the patient is prescribed a pain killer to help with the pain associated with the injury. The number one prescribe pain medicine by doctors in the New Jersey area is Oxycontin a very powerful drug that easily becomes addictive. This pain killer reacts much like heroin when introduced to the brain.After the Oxycontin prescription has ran out, users often find it very hard to let go of the drug and try to obtain it in the black market. But with the cost of OxyContin, sometimes costing more than $30 a pill; abusers turn to a cheaper and more readily available way to get high.New Jersey heroin and why it's so deadly.In the city of Camden in NJ, heroin is often times much stronger than in other parts of the country causing massive cases of heroin overdoses every year. This epidemic has grabbed Camden by storm and has been the cause of thousands of deaths over the course of the last 5 years.What is the city doing to stop this deadly problem?The mayor has started a prescription monitoring program that try to keep track of dangerous drugs like Oxy and the doctors that dispense them. This program has had moderate effect and has probably kept some users from becoming abusers but overdose still seem to plague the city. This has also led to an increase in certified treatment programs, up 700 percent in the last 10 years.Frustrated by the lack of success of the monitoring program the mayor has now implemented a drug court that seeks to arrest drug abusers. This system which mandates drug users to go into a drug rehab program has over loaded the treatment facilities in Camden. There is simply just not enough room for everyone. Early release is a common problem with this system, causing the effectiveness of drug treatment to be dramatically diminished.No one knows when or how this drug epidemic will be solved. But if the government doesn't get a handle on it soon, the outcome could be tragic. The state of New Jersey and its entire population are paying the price and the deaths just seem to keep rising.View Thread

Peter Dimaira of PRDR on behalf of New Beginnings Behavioral Health Center of Fort Lauderdalehttp://newbeginninghealth.com/http://www.newbeginningsbehavioralhealthcenter.com/

Drug overdoses rise in New Jersey, a tragic event to take place in New Jersey.Drug Addiction in the United States is a major problem and it is on the rise. States around the country are fighting this battle but unfortunately with little success. New

This epidemic has created a state of gloom, especially for the families and friends of those addicted. Public officials are scrambling to get a hold on this rapidly growing menace. The surge of new heroin users has overwhelmed the state and the government is trying keep up with it.Jersey is one of those states who has in recent years seen a spike in illegal drugs use. Heroin seems to be the new drug of choice for many. From 2010 to 2013 New Jersey recorded 4300 drug-related deaths. In 2012, only over 15,000 people sought treatment for heroin addiction.It doesn't always start with illegal drugs.Heroin isn't always the first drug of choice but is definitely the last in a line of drugs being abused. Most drug abuse starts with prescription use and snowballs into heroin use. Often times, drug abusers don't start out planning on getting hooked and is often times under the supervision of a medical professional.An accident or a surgery may occur and the patient is prescribed a pain killer to help with the pain associated with the injury. The number one prescribe pain medicine by doctors in the New Jersey area is Oxycontin a very powerful drug that easily becomes addictive. This pain killer reacts much like heroin when introduced to the brain.After the Oxycontin prescription has ran out, users often find it very hard to let go of the drug and try to obtain it in the black market. But with the cost of OxyContin, sometimes costing more than $30 a pill; abusers turn to a cheaper and more readily available way to get high.New Jersey heroin and why it's so deadly.In the city of Camden in NJ, heroin is often times much stronger than in other parts of the country causing massive cases of heroin overdoses every year. This epidemic has grabbed Camden by storm and has been the cause of thousands of deaths over the course of the last 5 years.What is the city doing to stop this deadly problem?The mayor has started a prescription monitoring program that try to keep track of dangerous drugs like Oxy and the doctors that dispense them. This program has had moderate effect and has probably kept some users from becoming abusers but overdose still seem to plague the city. This has also led to an increase in certified treatment programs, up 700 percent in the last 10 years.Frustrated by the lack of success of the monitoring program the mayor has now implemented a drug court that seeks to arrest drug abusers. This system which mandates drug users to go into a drug rehab program has over loaded the treatment facilities in Camden. There is simply just not enough room for everyone. Early release is a common problem with this system, causing the effectiveness of drug treatment to be dramatically diminished.No one knows when or how this drug epidemic will be solved. But if the government doesn't get a handle on it soon, the outcome could be tragic. The state of New Jersey and its entire population are paying the price and the deaths just seem to keep rising.www.newbeginninghealth.comView Thread

Peter Dimaira of PRDR on behalf of New Beginnings Behavioral Health Center of Fort Lauderdalehttp://newbeginninghealth.com/http://www.newbeginningsbehavioralhealthcenter.com/

The girl and i had separate needles but I didn't know syringes mattered too. I have really bad anxiety and i am so ashamed and will be forever. She said shes clean and it was sterilized but how am I supposed to know? different needle same syringe were both in early 20s. Help pleaseView Thread

I am detoxing off morphine after many years, tolerance was my culprit. I have been detoxing over eight months;( I want my life back to a tolerable existence;) I am one month free and still I am having symptoms of withdrawals , sleep is only four hours a night , GI tract is trying, almost to 50% there;) when will this end for me? Idk what to do I feel horrible about 50-60% of my day;( Doctor says at one month i should not be where I am , I should be finished? I know myself and I am still detoxing ? I am so proud of myself but still waiting to celebrate because I am still having bouts of cravings? Also my doctors pa says I should not have issue's with narcotics given at this point as well for my steroid injects but I say what so soon? May I please have some varied responses for encouragement I really feel hopeless now:( I just want to feel better Thank u so much;)View Thread

I am in serious need of help!! I have been on loratab 10/325 for 4 yrs now I'm taking more than I'm supposed...

Posted by An_256808

I am in serious need of help!! I have been on loratab 10/325 for 4 yrs now I'm taking more than I'm supposed to as the time has passed they just don't work anymore. It's affecting my relationship with my husband. I no if I don't do something about this I will loose him and I don't want that. I also have 2 kids and I feel like I can't do anything around the house or go anywhere with them if I don't have any Loratab to get me through it. I hate feeling this way I have become a horrible wife and mother I feel. And I don't want to be this way anymore. I want to stop so I have flushed everything I have because I no if they r here I will take them and I've deleted any and all contacts that I could get them from. Please no judgment I am very serious about this and could use some advice on how to get through this like what to do? How long will it take to get over the withdraw symptoms? And if anyone can email me their numbers so I can text/call them when I need that boost of confidence. I no they say to do it for yourself and no one else and I am but to say my husband and children weren't a motivating factor would be an outright lie. My email address is matts.charmed.pumpkin@gmail.com and Thanks in advance.View Thread

Is it possible to be on methodone and take heroin at the same time? I heard one say "the amount of methodone...

Posted by An_256715

Is it possible to be on methodone and take heroin at the same time? I heard one say "the amount of methodone was not enough, therefore did heroine at the same time, so needed to increase methodone" Just want to know if this is even possible or if somehow the person was not taking the methodone.View Thread

I'm into my 3rd week of quitting after 12 years smoking
I'm finding myself more tired and lethargic than before,also I lost weight whilst smoking and just wondered if I will get my appetite back and start to feel 'normal' any time soon????View Thread

In less than 1 week, I will be 50 years old. If women were warriors, I think I would of been one in my past...

Posted by An_256354

In less than 1 week, I will be 50 years old. If women were warriors, I think I would of been one in my past life. I've learned every day that life is what you make of it. You are stronger than you think & feel. But it takes acceptance in your heart to work through your pain. It takes trust & honesty in your heart. Listening to your inner self is key. I grew up in an alcoholic home and as the eldest daughter my environment allowed me to be tough; like a man. Thank God for the strength & warmth of my mother I found my inner " little girl." I had two men in my life I loved dearly. My grandfather & Godfather. They have since past and were both alcoholics. Both loving towards me & accepting with every small or big decision I made in life. Unfortunately, their way of living included alcohol and distorted my hope and example of what I liked in the men I was involved with. In short, I married at age 41, divorced after 6 years and found myself always focused on my career. I detached from my unhealthy marriage & fell in love a few years later with the man of my dreams. Happy go lucky, handsome, an iron worker and a responsible single father who had a simple way of living I enjoyed being a part of. We were on again off again for close to 2 years this August. He is a High Functioning Alcoholic. Last week he was out with friends while I was working & he hadn't called; as we would get together for the weekend. When he did call, I knew he had been drinking. And I was very upset because he had also been driving. It wasn't the first, second or third time. And since he is close to being 56, his excuses were always, "I don't need a mother!" That was it for me! I. Couldn't accept his excuses anymore. He hung up on me & I was surprisingly calm. I felt a release in my heart from the anguish I so felt used to from my past mentors in my life & past men in my life. My heart is full of sadness for my soulmate & I can only pray he is safe. I am only a person & can not fix, worry or obsess over my love anymore. I cannot change him. I can only change ME. And my early Birthday gift to myself is Healthy Detachment and a light heart for him. I love him very much & pray for him and can only hope the gift I have given him, was a small seed I planted for his sobriety.View Thread

Hi Doctor my belly is going increase and I am feeling that my stomach is not in good condition because...

Posted by An_256252

Hi Doctor my belly is going increase and I am feeling that my stomach is not in good condition because when I went to bath I saw that out come food is not coming good like black or green can you please tell me why is like thisView Thread

will I ever be normal again 10-- 10mg for 5 years ive read everything for years went two days cold turkey got 5 for two days and finally made up my mind up that was it which I was in withdrawl extrememly bad even those days ive done suboxone I quit it because of the storys of the withdrawls which I did for 2 days then methadone samething , I haven't slept in 90 plus hours until yesterday a friend told me about Adderall so I read all the discussions and most people said bad and the ones it saved them so I did it took a 20mg in the morning and felt a little better and then took a powerful sleep medicine and slept a little bit so I took it this morning and it feels if I didn't even take anything I know that you don't want to start another habit and iam not just wanting a little relief not a high iam committed to stop and I wont take another but I don't know what to do iam going crazyView Thread

Hello all. I have decided that next month I am going to get off of a 15 year dependency/addiction to pain...

Posted by An_255878

Hello all. I have decided that next month I am going to get off of a 15 year dependency/addiction to pain meds, opiods, for my chronic back pain. I am tired of the side effects, namely the gastro/constipation issues, and just not feeling that great. The dosage I am on is considered "low" but the fact that I have been on them for 15 years, I think I would expect some type of withdrawl from them, so going into a detox treatment center next month. I am highly motivated to get off of these! My plan is to replace the opiod pain meds with NON opiod pain meds, nsaids, and or other meds, like Celebrex or something like that. I have DDD and also a buldging disc L/5 that has been pushing up against a nerve this past few months. Better not thankfully!View Thread

I need help desperately, been on thus for 15 years or more started right tension headaches and headaches got worse and worse. Taking abt. 6 to 20 a day varies. Sldo trying to get off Xanax for extreme anxiety. But I have 8 yr old twin girls and I need to have more energy. I rt. now only have 12 pills left and can't renew for abt a week n I get nervous because I know they won't last that long and then I'm screwed because the headaches will start gettin worse. I can't take Motrin of Advil or other anyiinflammatoties due to low iron issues do I'm screwed. Any ideas on how to make these few last and when gone help with rebounding headaches. Just can't deal they're do bad and how long do they normally rebound for? Please help, ideasView Thread

I see a lot of help for those addicted to alcohol; but not much help for those who abuse alcohol, and not...

Posted by An_255413

I see a lot of help for those addicted to alcohol; but not much help for those who abuse alcohol, and not "yet" addicted. Why do I think I'm not addicted, because I have no symptoms listed here on WebMD, and other places, when I stop drinking. I don't have the shakes, or get anxious, etc... I never drink during the day ... don't even desire a drink during the day time. I occasionally do not drink at all, but do admit that I normally drink 3 to 5 drinks most days. Everything I read says that is an unhealthy amount to drink. I've read numerous places that state any number over 14 drinks per week is too much. I do drink more than 14 drinks. It may, or may not be an addiction, but it is obviously a habit. Is there any difference? Everything I've read to date states there is a difference, therefore help with those with addictions is not suitable for those with a bad habit. Is it a mental addiction and not a physical one? I often see, "if you're asking the question, you should get help". One problem with that advice, COST! AA is free, however AA is not an acceptable choice for many people. Those living in small towns know what I mean. That oath doesn't work in small towns, I don't care what someone may think. I'd love to get some counseling. I've even discussed possibly seeking help from a hypnosis, but that's costly too.View Thread

I have a friend that has damage from long term cocaine use. The damage is that she feels no love in her life. She is receiving professional help. My question is will her brain heal from this and do you have any time frame of when it might happen?View Thread

Well 7 yrs. Ago i fliped my buddys nissan 240 on his21 b-day! It was 3 of us, friend n the back not a...

Posted by An_255272

Well 7 yrs. Ago i fliped my buddys nissan 240 on his21 b-day! It was 3 of us, friend n the back not a scratch.. passenger had a broke back n i broke my 2nd & 3rd vertabre n my neck. I had slight neck pain at the time unaware of what happend i rode n the ambulance w him siting n the back (he was straped to a strecher..we were all drunk..i was trying to avoid a dui, really! Or so i thought..took em 12 hr. ta figure outy neck was broke'!!! I feel i shoulda sued em. They rushed me to the trama hospital in johnstown pa. They pumped me full of dolid & morphine, did nothing but put a neck brace on me and sent me home!! 30,000$ later i went back once for a check up one time (i had no insurance and was going to wyotech) i had no money!! Sience then i worked my way up to oc80 & opanas (snorting em) do over 1 day.. bout two n a half yrs. ago my buddy cut me out a line of sub(prob
2mg.) It was awsome!!... or so i thought??..( snorting em the buzz was almost instant) it made me feel grate!! Id do a line or two or 3 a day at work..b jacked!! Working my ass off!!(I worked construcrion at the time) made my way up to 8mg. a day or so..prob. 8 months to a year ago i found out what they do & how terriable they are!!! Gor tough ta find em too..(never had a script for anything) i felt the withdraws!! I knew i was n trouble..had a few unrealiable sorces i could get the half moon`s & subutex..bought all i could afford! Started slowing my self down & doing prob. 2 mg. Line a day..n slowley worked my way down( the energy would only last 5-6hr. like this) so 1 8mg. Would last 8-10 days. Stayed there for prob
a month & a half..10 days ago i couldnt find any subs for 3 days!! Withdraws were terriable!!!! I started doing research trying to find anything to help!!!after the 2nd day, i didnt sleep for 4 days.. Found the Thomas Resipe online...didnt have any benzos i got all the vitamens(poped prob 2000mg. Potasium & b12... got 3 hr sleep..it was amazing!! Didnt help alot but helped w my legs,(by the 5th day i had to go to work!! ( ) felt like crap!!! Plus its been below zero that whole week!! I was misurable!! Had so many cloths on!! But id sweat all the way to my outside layer n 12Â° weather...snowed one day too! Pure HELL!! By day 6 the sweating n chills werent as bad and i could sleep day 7-9 layed n bed, got stiff and sore again( due to no exersize) worked today..got sum help from a buddy( had no energy n sore) gavee a line of ice..it helped alot ( first time ever doing it) but ididnt like what it was!!!! But it helped worked hard( think i lost my stiffness nsuch from working n moving,walking& lifting) thats not sumthing i want to do either!!! Went out n bought L-tyrosine& b6 tonight...had to find a health store...hopefully tomorr will b better!! B 11 days clean tomorrow!! Still determind ta quit!!!View Thread

am in a substance abuse treatment program and my child is in the custody of childrens services. she was removed from my home b/c of positive instant drug tests for benzodiazepines. i have been clean and sober for 17 months. the only meds i take are:fluoxetine, trazodone, and cyclobenzaprine. could any of these have caused a positive result?View Thread

I am in a substance abuse program at my local hospital. I was given a urine test and tested positive for...

Posted by An_254863

I am in a substance abuse program at my local hospital. I was given a urine test and tested positive for marijuana with 120ng and then a week later i was tested again and was negative. This obviously concerned my counselors so they went ahead and gave me another test today another week after the negative test. It was positve. I am now being accused of altering my urine somehow with a drink that would clear my system. I did no such thing. Is there anything else that would cause this? any specific foods or other beverages?View Thread

Hi guys, well this is new for me, not using suboxone. Posting on the fact that I too am addicted to the drug. I've been using for bout' 9 yrs. B4 I started on subs I was abusing Percocet, a friend of mine suggested subs & was giving me samples of it til' I started wnting subz only. Then he charged me! "Go figure" I waltz in to dat one! None the less tho I am 30 now, finding myself losing sight of reality... losing memory inwhich I always for me was my strongest quality of my personality. Im self medicated I have no insurance hence no Dr. I really wnt to be independent of the drug, but find my way back to it after only a week of user free I meditate, I LOVE art & sports. So I draw/paint alot, play ball however tho I keep coming back to subz. Please advise. DuYouView Thread

Lately I have been paying closer attention to my BP. Is it normal for BP to go way up when alcohol is...

Posted by An_254642

Lately I have been paying closer attention to my BP. Is it normal for BP to go way up when alcohol is consumed, remain up for a couple days then return to lower readings within 2-3 days. I'm assuming after 2-3 days my body is clear of the alcohol. I use lisinopril 20 mgs once in the morning and the same dose in the evening.Thank you.View Thread

Lately I have been paying closer attention to my BP. Is it normal for BP to go way up when alcohol is...

Posted by An_254642

Lately I have been paying closer attention to my BP. Is it normal for BP to go way up when alcohol is consumed, remain up for a couple days then return to lower readings within 2-3 days. I'm assuming after 2-3 days my body is clear of the alcohol. I use lisinopril 20 mgs once in the morning and the same dose in the evening.Thank you.View Thread

I've been clean and sober for over 7 yrs. I've had my ups and downs. lately I've had a really hard time with my desire to drink again. I find myself shaking and crying. Need some help and just to talk,View Thread

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